Print profile: cowhide

Forget about that dated Wild West influenced decor – cowhide is a serious participant in 2015’s interior
design trends. Cowhide or cow inspired print is probably not the first thing
you think of when deciding to update the decor of your home, but this versatile
and increasingly timeless pattern can offer a stylish and hardwearing
alternative to other more common prints. This natural product, or by-product of
the food industry from cattle, can these days be made artificially to be just
as hardwearing as its natural counterpart and feel impossibly real. Cowhide
offers many features that other rugs and furniture do not. Firstly there is a
myriad of different colours and styles available; secondly, it is one of the
most durable textiles available, standing up to stains, heavy foot traffic and
constant wear and tear like no other material.

If you are looking for a new and
exciting addition to your home that is in vogue and on-trend, look no further
than a cowhide rug – whether your preference is real or faux, take a look at the
below examples and find a statement piece for your house or apartment.

Neutral and contemporary

This stunningly modern bedroom blends stark contemporary
elements such as a polished floor and floor to ceiling windows with softer
elements including plush textiles and wild fabrics. The cowhide rug dominates
the area, coordinating perfectly with the glossy white floor yet standing out
on its own and offering the room a sense of natural style and warmth.

Traditional with a twist

When a rug is a little too much, try an elegant and traditional
armchair upholstered in a muted cowhide print fabric. This example displays the
contrasting perfection between heritage style and modern pattern, which in turn
allows the room a sense of sophistication and chic class. Add this chair to
almost any style of home, but particularly rooms with a muted colour scheme and
dark contrasting hues.

Accessorise

Cowhide Cushion

Perhaps you want that hint of the wild without committing to
a significant investment in furniture or rugs; consider injecting a little
natural beauty in the form of a throw cushion. This pillow provides a great example
of how cowhide can be incorporated into the home subtly, while retaining a strong
a fashionable presence within the home or apartment.

The refined workspace

This office has it all, long white draped curtains,
statement lighting, designer furniture and to top it all off, a gorgeous cowhide
rug. Emulate this design in your own home with parquetry flooring, contemporary
chandelier, and muted antique white walls for a workspace that is set up for success.

Bedroom sophistication

Do you crave a sense of wild rambunctiousness in your
bedroom, an atmosphere of rustic desire fused with modern detail and stark
contrasting hues? This is the bedroom that combines all of those elements and
more, modern wall art adorns the space above the bed, while vintage curios sit
either side in custom made bookshelves. A modern classic, the banana lounge is
poised to enjoy the outside vista while the cow print rug excels in its bid
to tie the room together through its light and dark contrasting pigments.

The statement piece/s

Go bananas with not one but two statement banana lounges,
perfectly dressed in individual cow print to jazz up your home and ensure your
space stands out from the rest. Paired or together or separated, these chairs
work perfectly when coordinated with white walls, dark timber floorboards and
streaming natural light.

Storage with style

Leather Storage Trunks

What better way to store your accessories and bedroom appurtenances
than a gorgeous cowhide covered trunk? This delightfully attractive piece of
furniture is as useful as it is versatile. Place it in your sleeping quarters,
lounge room or even hallway – this item is destined to become an heirloom and a
conversational furniture piece.

More is more

Natural Hide Rocking Chair

When one piece of cowhide furniture just isn’t enough, why
not get the whole kit and caboodle? This room illustrates how you can employ a
single print multiple times and still create a space that is interesting and
rich in style. Combine your cowhide furniture with a beige or tan colour
palette, some metallic accessories and raw timber floorboards for a room that
is rustic and trendy.